Eugene Merle Shoemaker
American geologist
Eugene Merle Shoemaker was an American geologist. He co-discovered Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 with his wife Carolyn S. Shoemaker and David H. Levy. This comet hit Jupiter in July 1994: the impact was televised around the world. Wikipedia
Born: April 28, 1928, Los Angeles, CA
Died: July 18, 1997 (age 69 years), Alice Springs, Australia
Discovered: Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9, 29137 Alanboss, 7778 Markrobinson, and more
Education: Princeton University and California Institute of Technology
Academic advisor: Harry Hammond Hess
Notable student: Schelte J. Bus